Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino, an official with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), posted several updates on July 14, 2026, regarding ongoing efforts to enforce U.S. trade laws and recent interdiction activities at the border.
In a tweet published at 12:04 p.m. Eastern Time, Sabatino announced a live event focused on trade enforcement initiatives: “Join us TODAY AT 12:00 PM Eastern Time as @thejusticedept and @cbp share updates on the Trade Fraud Task Force. The Task Force is a cross-agency initiative dedicated to aggressively enforcing U.S. trade laws. Streaming live: https://t.co/SRifE8B6wC https://t.co/YjbZguF1Yz”.
Later in the day, at 3:52 p.m., Sabatino reiterated the invitation for viewers to watch the briefing, stating, “WATCH at 12:00PM Eastern Time: @thejusticedept and @CBP share updates on the Trade Fraud Task Force. https://t.co/fe9fMqkxqa”.
At 6:00 p.m., Sabatino shared information about a recent seizure at the Laredo Port of Entry (POE): “STOPPED AT THE PORT Laredo POE Two Mexican citizens were referred to secondary while attempting to enter in a pickup truck. A scan revealed anomalies, and a physical inspection uncovered 137.35 lbs of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the vehicle’s gas tank. #OFOproud https://t.co/cQrQpYqqNz”.
The Trade Fraud Task Force is described as a cross-agency initiative between CBP and the Department of Justice aimed at strengthening enforcement of U.S. trade laws through collaborative action across federal agencies.
Methamphetamine smuggling remains a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies along the U.S.-Mexico border, with CBP regularly reporting seizures involving various concealment methods such as hidden compartments within vehicles’ fuel tanks or other structural modifications.